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Rebuilding an Atlanta Park
The National Recreation and Parks Association is on a mission to fix up neglected parks around the country. Atlanta and D.C. are the first to benefit from their new program, "Parks Build Community."
Suburban Growth Still Leads, But in Changing Ways
Suburban population growth in the U.S. is still on the rise, but new trends show that those suburbs closest to urban cores and those farthest away are driving the growth.
Relieving Traffic By Unconventional Means
USA Today reports on some of the more unusual methods being tried around the United States to relieve traffic congestion.
'Pocket Neighborhoods' On the Rise
Small neighborhood developments of cottages with low square footage known as "pocket neighborhoods" are catching on, especially with empty nesters looking to downsize.
Combating Gas Prices with Transit and Urban Design
As gas prices rise, more voices are calling for increased investments in transit and more multi-modal city planning.
Cities Losing Black Populations
Cities with high populations of black Americans are losing them, according to figures form the U.S. Census Bureau.
Bus Standards Changed for Heavier Americans
The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) has been making decisions for years about transit capacity using weight standards from 1962. The FTA is proposing to update the average American from 150 to 175 pounds to better reflect reality.
Smog Invades the Cowboy State
Unhealthy, smog-filled air has struck an unsuspecting locale: rural Wyoming.
Transit Accessibility Key to Green
Homes located near transit stops are more energy efficient than homes classified "energy efficient", according to a new study from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Controlling Growth in SunBelt Cities
Cities in California, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada that were "sunburnt" by the economic recession need to smartly manage their future growth.
Salt Lake City and Utah Grow More Diverse
Long a majority-white city, Salt Lake City is gradually becoming more diverse.
Wind Farms Buoyed By Obama Administration
The Obama administration yesterday announced that it would put $50 million dollars into speeding up the process to get offshore wind farms built along the Atlantic coast.
"Smart Growth" Hits End of Buzz Cycle
Haya El Nasser at USA Today suggests that "smart growth" is showing its age, and will go the way of the dustbin along with "urban renewal." Meanwhile, "intelligent cities" is the new hot jargon word.
New Orleans Loses a Third
Over the past ten years, the city of New Orleans has lost nearly a third of its population, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
'Smart Growth' Replaced by 'Intelligent Cities'
The term "smart growth" may be approaching the end of its shelf life, according to some. Its replacement: "intelligent cities".
Urban Roads May Be Safer than Rural Ones
A new study of federal data on fatalities per 100,000 people and per 100 million miles driven finds significant differences in urban and rural roads.
The Good & Bad News Of World Energy Consumption to 2030
A new report from BP projects world energy use for the next 20 years: decreased oil growth but more OPEC-dependent; increased coal, natural gas, and renewable usage; and a major growth in carbon emissions.
Rural States See Housing Rebound
While the recession has affected the housing market across the country, the few state that are showing signs of recovery are mostly rural.
S.F. Attracting Tech Industry from Silicon Valley
More tech workers are choosing the city over the suburbs. Now companies themselves are beginning to follow suit, reports Jon Swartz.
Would You Adopt a Bridge?
The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is attempting to preserve bridges around the state, but don't have the funding to do so. Following the model of other states, they're asking locals who care about the bridges to "adopt" them.
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